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The T-shirt Inspiration…here is the winning entry of the Exhibition by artist Elmira Mustafina. I loved the warm color and subtle look of this painting. A limited edition giclee print of this work is exclusively available in the Moscow Ballet Platinum Experience Package to Citibank cardholders.

"The Mirror" by Anastasia Vostrezova

This is a winning entry, by artist Anastasia Vostrezova, is so sweet. How many little girls have sat in this very same pose at some time in their lives? A limited edition giclee print of this work is exclusively available in the Moscow Ballet Platinum Experience Package to Citibank cardholders.

First Place painting "Harlequin" by Inom Mansurov

First Place entry by artist Inom Mansurov is impactful, strong and alluring. He has created numerours works using contract, geomtric forms and attitude. A limited edition giclee print of two pieces of Manusrov’s work is exclusively available in the Moscow Ballet Platinum Experience Package to Citibank cardholders.

My view of the orchestra playing Prokofiev's Cinderella at the State Conservatory

Saw “Cinderella” that evening after judging the exhibition at the State Conservatory which was of course amazing. Here is a shot of the musicians warming up…I couldn’t help but think that maybe the next Prokofiev is among them?